Make the most of the final month of August. Discover what’s going on in Livonia this month.

Livonia Aquatics:

• Clements Circle Splash Park is open daily. Mondays – Fridays from 1pm to 8pm & Saturdays/Sundays from 11am to 6pm.
• Botsford Pool is open Mondays – Fridays from 1pm to 7pm & Saturdays/Sundays from 11am to 6pm.
• Shelden Pool is open Tuesdays/Thursdays from 3pm to 8pm and Saturdays/Sundays from 11am to 6pm. Cash only

Tuesdays

• FREE Children’s Concerts @ Kirksey Recreation Center from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

Thursdays

• Music from the Heart @ Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center from 7pm to 9pm

Saturdays

• Wilson Barn’s Farmer Market from 9am to 2pm

Thursday, August 1st:

• Jennifer Knapp at Trinity House at 8pm. Tickets $25

August 2nd & 3rd:

• Highland Games at Greenmead Historical Park – Ceilidh is Friday from 5pm to 11pm and Saturday from 8am to 6pm.

Tuesday, August 6th:

• Greenmead New Volunteer Orientation from 6:30pm to 8pm

Thursday, August 8th:

• Flora and Fluttering Fauna Walk at Greenmead Historical Park from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Tickets are $10 for residents. Join us for a captivating nature walk with the Detroit Bird Alliance where you’ll explore and learn about the diverse birds, bugs and plants that make up the world around us

August 9th – 11th:

• St. Rafka Church Annual Summer Festival. Giant inflatables, carnival games, face painting, henna tattoos and live music.

Saturday, August 10th:

• Opening of The Book Nook Little Free Library at 14956 Auburndale, Livonia from 10am to 11:30am. There will be Light refreshments, giveaways & bookmark making.
• Kids Art from the Heart is an event hosted by the Livonia Arts Commission and geared towards children ages 2-12 at the Kirksey Recreation Center from 11am to 3pm. There will be multiple crafts, a bounce house, live entertainment and more!
• Time Management for Teens at Civic Center Library from 3pm to 4:30pm. Just in time for back-to-school, learn strategies for successful time management.
• Paws, Pours & More: A Benefit for Last Day Dog Rescue at Wilson Barn from 4pm to 8pm. Pre-sale tickets are $30
• 1920s Garden Party @ Greenmead Historical Park from 2pm to 4pm. Take a stroll through the gardens, learn some new dance moves, play card and yard games, and visit our secret speakeasy for some prohibition-themed mocktails! 1920s-era apparel is encouraged, but not required. Advance registration is required, $20 for resident
• Turn Turn Turn, featuring Adam Levy of Honeydogs at Trinity House Theatre at 8pm. Tickets are $20.

Sunday, August 11th:

• Village Tour at Greenmead from 1pm to 4pm. Admission is by donation this year.

Wednesday, August 14th:

• Hands On History at Greenmead Historical Park from 9:30am to 2pm. Children ages 9-12 can join us for a hands-on, two-day 19th-century experience at Greenmead Historical Park. During this program, they will participate in various historically-based activities, including militia drills, cooking, games, and more! Advance registration is required for $50 per participant.
• Coffee, Cocoa and Coloring at Civic Center Library from 6:30pm to 8pm.  All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own!
  

Thursday, August 15th:

• Livonia Public Schools’ Bounce Back To School at Riley Upper Elementary School from 5pm to 8pm

Saturday, August 17th:

• Coffee Hour with Councilwoman Budzinski: Let’s Talk Art @ Livonia Civic Center Library at 11am
• Blue Line Farms Farm Visits at 10am, 11am and 12pm. $5 per person.

Sunday, August 18th:

• All-Family Motor City AMC Meet and Car Show at Greenmead Historical Park from 9am to 3pm. This meet will include a car show, historic displays, raffle prizes, and more.
• Cardboard Boat Race @ Botsford Pool from 4pm to 6pm. . Registration is $20 per boat, and you must register online by Aug. 7. You will construct your vehicle at home and bring your vessel to Botsford Pool on race day. 
• Goat Yoga at Blue Line Farm at 11am. $15 for adults and $10 for kids.

Friday. August 23rd:

• S’mores and Stories at Greenmead Historical Park at 7pm. Enjoy roasting s’mores, telling stories and enjoying a variety of activities around the campfire. This program is best for children ages 5-12 and all children must be accompanied by an adult (parents do not need to register). Advance registration required for $5 per child.
• Goat Yoga at Blue Line Farm at 11am. $15 for adults and $10 for kids.

Saturday, August 24th:

• Touch-A-Truck at Greenmead Historical Park from 8:30am to 2pm. A large variety of vehicles including fire trucks, local police forces, tow trucks, military vehicles, historic vehicles, racecars, horses, helicopters, and a hot air balloon. Entry is free, but we do accept family donations, which are all donated back to local organizations.

Wednesday, August 28th:

• Ozzy-Palooza at Schoolcraft College from 3pm to 7pm. Enjoy music, games, a bounce house, food, tie-dying and more! 

Saturday, August 31st:

• Wayne County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Westland Shopping Center from 8am to 1pm.